Success!!!

Thanks to everyone who came out for the 1st Annual Culture of Life Conference on Saturday.  We had a turnout of just over a 100 people which is better than we had dared to hope.  The speakers all came through and delivered not just information but a powerful message that I think really demonstrated the breadth, depth and unity of the Church's teaching on the dignity and value of human life.
In the immediate future, you can look for a link to the conference on YouTube as well as DVD to follow.  We are hoping to put some additional content on the DVD about some of the other local pro-life apostolate.
Beyond the immediate future, the second conference (look for it spring of 2013) is already starting to come into focus a bit.  And we will also be working with some of those apostolates on smaller events in between the conferences.
For now, checkout Project Rachel and Rachel's Vineyard.  This is a great ministry and worthy of much support.  Some info about upcoming events are posted below.


 Come to the Mass celebrating 20 years of Project Rachel in Grand Rapids taking place on October 12 7:00 PM.  For more information go here:  http://ccwestmi.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=57.

 

Also, there is a retreat coming up from the related ministry of Project Rachel.  Here's all the info.

Rachel's Vineyard Retreat

Dates:   October 28-30, 2011

Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreats are a beautiful opportunity for any person who has struggled with the emotional and spiritual pain of an abortion experience.

Designed for women and men, the retreat process is an opportunity to surface and release repressed feelings of anger, shame, guilt, and grief.  It offers women and men the chance to experience the mercy and compassion of God and to grieve the loss of their unborn child or children.

A Rachel's Vineyard Retreat helps the soul find voice and transforms the pain of the past into love and hope.  It is open to people of all faiths.

For more information or to register:

Toll Free:  800-800-8284  (Michigan Only)
Phone:     616-340-1824
E-mail:     mwalsh@ccwestmi.org (Maggie Walsh)
Website: Click Here

 

Now, I'm going to take some much earned time off!!  Look for us to start posting again in about a week.